2W RGB handheld idea.
I contacted Opt Lasers about getting just that fantastic mini mount with mirrors. They said they would send me one for about $200 I'm basing this build idea on perceived brightness. Osram PL520B 520nm...
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I think I'll wear my laser suit to the party tonight and give out free lasik to everyone:...
View ArticlePman - Awesome!!
I would just like to appreciate this fine builder/seller. Shipping was ridiculously fast and I feel like I got way more than what I paid for. A pleasure to do business with. Thank you again! :beer:...
View ArticleIs A Spot Size Of a 1/2 Inch At 50 Feet Good ?
I did some measuring of the divergence of both my lasers a little while ago today and here is what I got. At 50 feet my Thor Saber had a spot size of a 1/2 inch x 1/2 inch. At 50 feet Thor's Hammer had...
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Spyder Arctic Laser Mini Prototype
Hi Folks , A pleasure to meet you , i'm 3DLaSeRBuiLDeR :yh: Work with the 3D prints, and are passionate about laser ! Below you will post photos of a project ,using the technique of "fusion...
View ArticleBest practices for cleaning thermal paste from diodes
Please excuse me if this has already been covered. I tried searching but I didn't come up with an answer. What is the best and most efficient process to clean an "extracted" diode? I would like to...
View ArticleQuestion about how voltage supply affects constant current driver
Hello, first post here. I'm not very knowledgeable in electrical engineering and haven't been able to clarify my understanding of a constant current driver. I have set up a typical constant current...
View ArticleLooking for advice on choosing a laser
This may sound silly, but just roll with it. I have enjoyed making toast and pancakes with pictures drawn in it (my 3 yo daughter loves it). I've been using a pencil torch but it's like trying to write...
View ArticleNEW DIODES 4.5w "N450"(nm) and 1w "N520"(nm) +...
Does anyone have any information on these diodes? I was ordering a NDB7675 at DTR's place when I saw these new diodes he has put up https://sites.google.com/site/dtrlpf...nm-laser-diode...
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i understand this is old tech and everyone has a better way of doing things nowadays but for my own personal curiosity i'd love to find out as much as i can about these laser table designs......
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PWM control with a DDL circuit?
Hello, i am new in the Laser section and an electrical noob (i am more a mechanical engineer)^^ I build myself one of the "DVD Laser engraver" with Easydrivers, Arduino Nano and a 1W 445nm Laserdiode....
View ArticleReally, Really big Dye Laser
I just posted a new video on my YouTube channel. This is the culmination of a couple of years of work on a very high energy, 580nm pulsed dye laser. It will be followed, in short order, by several more...
View ArticleNew material absorbs 99.96% of light, Guinness World Record darkest substance.
New material absorbs 99.96% of light, Guinness World Record darkest substance. Would make a good wrap for gas tube lasers. Other ideas?
View ArticleGood thing Super X-Drives have low voltage protection !
I just ran my Li-ion batteries down far enough for the Super X Drive low voltage protection to cut off the laser ! It's the first time I've ever done that ! I'm working on the Hammers Cylindrical Lens...
View ArticleHappy Easter!!!
Haven't seen a thread yet, so just a quick one to wish you all a happy Easter! Enjoy the time with your families and don't eat too much chocolate! ;) :beer:
View Article2+W single mode by combining 4 LDs (theory)
During last months I have been playing with Blue-Blue dichro for combining 445 and 462nm checking different types of blue diodes. Besides multimode LDs I also checked some of highest power single mode...
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177mW peak 473nm Pl-E Pro for sale! Get it while it's hot!
Hi browsers of Buy Sell Trade! I've decided I'll sell my 100mW rated 473nm Pl-E Pro from Jetlasers. Nothing wrong with it, I just believe it could use a new home where it could get more use and...
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Optotronics RPL-II 532 nm +1400 mW - opinions and experience?
Dear fellow laserists, although I have two 532 nm lasers (one at 100 mW and one 800 mW), I'm amazed by a new Optotronics dilda. In deed I'm looking at their products for a several years now. I've also...
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